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... System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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... the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric... surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop...
... the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric... surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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.... CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, ... install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. See the Ubuntu...
.... CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, ... install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. See the Ubuntu...
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... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as...
... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as...
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.../MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
.../MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the Windows desktop. 14 For information about the hardware and ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the Windows desktop. 14 For information about the hardware and ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. Press along with the < > on the function key row on the desktop. Select your computer. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display ... enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. 15 Turn on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Connect to the TV. 4. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Connect the wireless display...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. Press along with the < > on the function key row on the desktop. Select your computer. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display ... enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. 15 Turn on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Connect to the TV. 4. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Connect the wireless display...
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... are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page... Your Internet Connection" on the screen to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete the setup. 16
... are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page... Your Internet Connection" on the screen to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete the setup. 16
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... not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to...
... not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 5 6 18
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 5 6 18
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... as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 19 For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 40. 5 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
... as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 19 For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 40. 5 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
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... USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects...
... USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects...
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Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 23 For more information on the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot;
Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 23 For more information on the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot;
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NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
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... enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - A solid...
... enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - A solid...